Six Point Four

Six Point Four is a blog dedicated to breaking down school finance topics of relevance to Los Angeles Schools. Our inspiration for the blog comes from the years (2023-2025) in which the Los Angeles Unified School District retained $6.4 billion in accumulated general fund balances, with unrestricted funds equal to 43 percent of annual expenditures (more than double the average of school districts statewide). We connect the dots between the numbers to help educators and allies stay informed and ready to act. Public education is a civil right and should be fully funded.

Today’s Dollars on Today’s Kids? Not So Fast, Says Wall Street

More than any other school district in the state, Los Angeles Unified has been growing its accumulated general fund balance (aka “reserve”) for the last ten years, reaching a record …
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